Councillors to Visit Outer Townships for Community Conversations Published on 17 March 2026 This year, Southern Grampians Shire Council is bringing local government directly to the communities it serves, with the Around the Towns with Council community conversations series rolling out across the Shire. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council Invites Community Collaboration to Identify Mobile Black Spots Published on 16 March 2026 Many parts of the Southern Grampians Shire struggle with patchy, unreliable or non-existent mobile phone coverage. To begin addressing this issue, Southern Grampians Shire Council is calling on residents to assist with mapping mobile phone black spots across the region. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Community Invited to Help Shape the Future of Community Hub Published on 11 March 2026 Residents are invited to share their ideas and help shape the future of the new Community Hub, new Hamilton Library and Civic Square, with the first stage of community engagement open from 11 March 2026. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Works Resume on Cox Street Published on 06 March 2026 Preparation works are set to resume on Cox Street from Tuesday 10 March 2026, with crews continuing footing installation for new solar street lighting. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Pest Control Measures Underway in Southern Grampians Published on 27 February 2026 Southern Grampians Shire Council advises residents in Glenthompson and Dunkeld rabbit baiting has been undertaken in public areas within the townships. Ongoing monitoring will continue and further treatments will be applied as necessary. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Customer Services on Tour Published on 27 February 2026 The friendly faces behind our customer service desk are stepping beyond the counter and into the community with the launch of Customer Service on Tour, an initiative designed to make accessing everyday council services easier for residents across the Shire. Tagged as: , Media Releases
A Women's Health Journey: Nurturing Every Step from Preconception to E Published on 24 February 2026 Southern Grampians Shire Council, in collaboration with Western District Health Service, Australian Breastfeeding Association and Gen Health, is excited to announce the return of “A Woman’s Health Journey” for its third year. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Maternal and Child Health Service New Parents Group Published on 12 February 2026 Supporting families with children from birth to school age, the Southern Grampians Shire Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Service provides a free, comprehensive range of health and wellbeing support for local community. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Statement from the Mayor: Suspension of Katrina Rainsford Published on 11 February 2026 Katrina Rainsford has been suspended from her role as a Southern Grampians Shire Councillor effective from Wednesday, 11 February 2026 for a period of one calendar month. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Evaporative Cooling to be Installed at HILAC Multipurpose Courts Published on 09 February 2026 Users of the Hamilton Indoor Leisure and Aquatic Centre (HILAC) will soon enjoy a cooler and more comfortable environment, with evaporative cooling systems set to be installed across the facility’s multipurpose courts. Tagged as: , Media Releases